Graduate Programs Master of Architecture The two-year MArch program is the final part of the School's professional program. It is preceded by two years of general (non-architecture) studies at any university and two years of architecture in Dalhousie's pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies program. The MArch program consists of four academic terms and an eight-month co-op work term. It includes seven courses in architectural design, humanities, technology, and professional practice, plus six electives and a design thesis. The MArch program begins in the summer term, in early May. Students who have not yet studied architecture should apply to the BEDS program. Most transfer students who have completed a four-year pre-professional architecture degree (BAS, BED, BES, BSc[Arch], BArchSci, etc.) at another university will need to complete one or more senior undergraduate courses at Dalhousie in the winter term to be eligible for admission to the MArch program. For details, refer to Transfer students. MArch admission requires at least four years of university, including architectural studies with a 3.00 grade point average and a B average in design courses. The previous architectural studies must include courses that are equivalent to Dalhousie's BEDS courses. See the Graduate Application page for admission information. Graduate links Additional information on the Master of Architecture program is available on the following pages: Architecture program BEDS/MArch courses Transfer students Fees and expenses Frequently asked questions Graduate application Other graduate programs The School of Architecture normally offers two other graduate programs, Master of Architecture (Post-Professional) and Master of Environmental Design Studies, but applications for admission to these programs currently are not being accepted. Students who already have a professional architecture degree can check post-professional programs at other architecture schools in Canada or can purchase a copy of ACSA's Guide to Architecture Schools for program descriptions in North America. Architecture graduates who wish to become registered as an architect in Canada should contact the Canadian Architectural Certification Board to arrange for their professional degree to be certified in Canada.